A message from the principal:
No school Friday, March 18
Dear parents and Scecina community,
I hope everyone is having a great month of March. Thanks to the grace of God we have had a mild winter and therefore have not used any of the snow days that were built into our schedule. Due to a morning performance of the Spring Musical and several staff out at conferences, we have decided there will be no school next Friday, March 18.
The cast and crew of the musical will be expected to be at the performance that morning but may take the afternoon off.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
John Hegarty
Principal
Registration fee due Tuesday
Registration invoices for the 2016-17 school year were mailed to each school family at the beginning of February. The due date for the $125 fee is Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Tuition assistance applications were mailed in the same packet to families who applied for assistance for the 2015-16 school year. The due date for this application is March 15 as well.
Please send your $125 payment to the Tuition Office and send the tuition assistance application to Private School Aid Service with all the required documentation and the processing fee by March 15. Contact Maureen Okerson in the Tuition Office at (317) 352-3262 with any questions. Para asistencia en espaņol, por favor llame Ivette Clinger, (317) 352-3224.
New information in red headlines
To make The Weekly more reader friendly and easier to digest, information that is new that week will have red headlines. Older news will have black headlines.
Cafeteria announcement
Please check your students' lunch balances and pay off as soon as possible! We are starting breakfast in March. Watch for further information.
You should have received a letter about the new online cafeteria payment system. Thank you to all parents who are using it. For the parents who aren't, please try at www.mymealtime.com.
The cafeteria will continue to accept checks or cash.
The cafeteria policy states that students may "charge" up to three lunches, a total of $9. After that, students who owe money will be provided a peanut butter sandwich and milk until the account is brought up to date.
Senior Survey 2016
The Senior Survey must be turned into the Guidance Department no later than April 15 if students want the information in the commencement book. You can download the form on our website by clicking here.
Students should enter the colleges they have been accepted to, whether attending or not. Also, please fill out scholarship information on the back.
This form also instructs students in sending final transcripts.
The Senior Survey is due April 15.
Scholarships for current students
Applications for current student scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year due Monday, March 14. There are five opportunities for current Scecina underclassmen to earn a scholarship for next school year. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Applications can be found at www.scecina.org/current-student-scholarship-opportunities. If you have any questions please contact Kelsey Abelein in the Enrollment Management Office at kabelein@scecina.org.
Course Request Forms
Freshmen and sophomores have been meeting with counselors to fill out next year's course requests. Please review and sign the forms and have your student return to the Guidance Center. If you have any questions, please email your student's counselor. For current sophomores, Jeremy Corn at jcorn@scecina.org; for current freshmen, Kalynn Huntoon at khuntoon@scecina.org.
Student Spotlight:
Holden Martin '18
The Scecina Student Spotlight introduces the Crusader Community to Scecina students who have been recipients of the President's Academic Excellence Award. This week we feature sophomore Holden Martin. Click here or on the photo below to read more about Holden.
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Tarzan musical March 18 and 19
Scecina Memorial High School presents "Tarzan: The Stage Musical," based on the Disney film, at 7 p.m. March 18 and 19. Doors open at 6:30 each night. The show features music and lyrics by Phil Collins. Tickets are $6; reserved $8. To reserve tickets, email Pam Brake at pbrake@scecina.org or call (317) 356-6377 extension 1212.
Breakfast with Tarzan and Friends Join us for Breakfast with Tarzan and Friends, featuring a light breakfast with the cast of characters from "Tarzan" at 9 a.m. Saturday March 19 at Scecina Memorial High School. This special event especially will appeal to families with young children who might not be able to sit through an evening performance of "Tarzan." Come see the sets, hear the songs, meet the characters and have breakfast! Tickets are $6 for one parent/guardian and child, and $2 more for each additional parent/guardian or child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Margaret Zeh-Fulford at mzeh@scecina.org or (317) 356-6377 extension 1204.
An invitation from Marian University
Marian University invites high school students and a guest to experience a premier collegiate event for free! Attendees will be seated together in the arena of Bankers Life Fieldhouse and hear remarks from President Elsener and coaching legends Bobby "Slick" Leonard (Pacers) and Lou Holtz (Notre Dame, South Carolina).
Students and their guests will receive a complimentary voucher redeemable for food at the arena's concession stands.
When: Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Complimentary parking is available in the Virginia Avenue garage. Enter at the intersection of Maryland, Alabama, and Virginia streets.
Attire: Business Professional
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Koy Pruitt wins All-Star honor
Senior Koy Pruitt has been named to the Indiana South All-Star Team by the Indiana Football Coaches Association. Koy will be one of 40 All-Stars on the South Team who will play on July 15 at North Central High School. This will be the golden anniversary game and the South will be coached by Hall of Fame Coaches, Dick Dullaghan, Chuck Stephens, and Joe Goodman. Congratulations to Koy on this great honor.
Boys Golf practice
Boys Golf will begin practice on Monday, March 14. Boys should check the bulletin board outside the athletic office for daily information.
Crusaders track
The Crusaders track team competed indoors at the University of Indianapolis on Friday night. Senior Isaiah Bryant highlighted the meet with his individual win in the 60 meter dash. Junior Jacqueline Kennedy took third place in the 60 meter hurdles and senior Drew Tucker finished fifth in the long jump to round out the top performances of the night.
Intramural Basketball League
Scecina is pleased to announce its first official Intramural Basketball League!
Games will be on Sundays, starting April 17, 2016.
The league will consist of six regular-season games followed by a post-season tournament. Teams will consist of a minimum of five players* and a maximum of 10 players/$300 per team that must be paid before the first game of the season. 18+ (no high-school age players). The winning team of the tournament will receive a championship plaque.
*Players do not have to be Scecina alumni, but they are highly encouraged to play!
Buy pasta, help track team
The annual Scecina Memorial Track & Field Pasta fundraiser is back! The Track & Field team is selling pasta once again to raise funds for meet registrations, practice facility use and equipment. You can purchase online through by clicking here.
Scecina sports passes
Scecina Sports Passes are on sale in the Athletic Office. The passes are $75 for one or $125 for two. Each pass will admit one adult to all Scecina Home Athletic Events for the 2015-16 school year. As always, our Future Crusaders (Scecina siblings and Partner School students) are admitted at no charge. The Scecina Sports Passes are not valid at away games, city tournaments, or IHSAA sectional games even if they are hosted by Scecina. Please contact Cari Gallagher at 352-3272 for more information, or to make plans to purchase a pass.
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Extracurricular Activities
Continuing with extracurricular activities in college will help your student meet new people and feel like a part of their university no matter the size.
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Party workers needed
Eastside Gymnastics Unlimited is looking for some outgoing and fun males or females to work our birthday parties. Our party staff hours run from 1-6 p..m on Saturdays so no getting up early and no ruining your weekend evening plans. Job responsibilities include set-up and clean-up for parties, as well as playing games with our birthday kids in our neat and clean 20,000-square-foot facility. If you are looking to make some easy extra money and potential tips, send an email to:
Course Request for incoming seniors
Juniors! Please register for your senior course request meeting with Ms. Kitchell. You can do so by clicking here. This meeting is with you, your parent(s), and Ms. Kitchell to discuss your senior year schedule and plans.
Deering Cleaners part time job
Deering Cleaners at 1160 N. Arlington has openings for after school and Saturdays. If interested, please call (317) 356-2471.
Yearbook Ads for seniors
Parents of Seniors,
You have the opportunity to purchase an ad recognizing your senior in the 2016 yearbook. It's a great way to show your senior how proud you are. Ads must be purchased online. To place an ad, click on the link ( https://yearbookforever.com/#school/19150/2016) and follow the prompts to either design your own ad or upload an existing ad (one you placed in a sports program, for example). The senior ad prices are low, and the design and purchasing process is simple and quick. The deadline for placing a senior ad is March 18. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Tuley at ctuley@scecina.org or 356-6377 Ext. 1007.
Scholarships for current students
Applications for current student scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year are available on the Scecina website. There are five opportunities for current Scecina underclassmen to earn a scholarship for next school year. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Applications can be found at www.scecina.org/current-student-scholarship-opportunities. If you have any questions please contact Kelsey Abelein in the Enrollment Management Office at kabelein@scecina.org.
Please report college acceptances
Seniors who have been accepted to a college should take their acceptance letter and any scholarships they have been awarded to Jennie Kitchell, College and Career Counselor. Students who report these to the Guidance Department then can wear college gear to school. Also, the Guidance Department acknowledges all acceptance and scholarships at graduation and tracks how much scholarship money students have earned.
Service Opportunities
Scecina students are required to have service hours. Here are some current opportunities:
Carpool Connection
Anyone interested in carpool information should send an email to admissions@scecina.org and give an email address and zip code. The information provided will then be posted on the school website under Student Life, then Carpool. Parents can email families in their zip codes to discuss carpooling. Thank you for helping other families in the Scecina Community with their transportation needs.
College scholarship opportunities
Scecina seniors can apply now for these two Indianapolis-based Kiwanis International scholarships:
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New addition this week:
Indiana Oil and Gas Association: 3.0 GPA. For student pursuing a degree in Earth Science, Petroleum, Engineering, Geology, or another discipline connected to oil and gas.The deadline is April 1.
- Young Women in Public Affairs: $4,000 scholarship for students who are interested in volunteering and public positions.Deadline: April 4.
- The Mason Bell Memorial Citizenship Award is from the Kiwanis Club of Northwest Indianapolis. Criteria based on citizenship in school, the home, and the community, as well as academic achievement. A Scecina Memorial High School senior will receive this $1,200 award.
- Bright House Future Leaders Scholarship:$1,000 2.5 GPA; demonstrate leadership, community involvement. Deadline: March 31.
- Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness; $1,500 scholarship.
- Indiana Conservation Officers: Scholarship for students who want to major in conservation law. Deadline: March 14.
- Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program- Fashion related career path, shown academic success, Deadline June 1
- Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program- High School seniors interested in animation, design, career, demonstrated academic success, $1,000, Deadline June 1
- School of Education Greyhound Teaching Scholarship- Full tuition scholarship University of Indianapolis, Deadline March 11.
Bookstore hours
Mondays: 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Thursdays: 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:45-6 p.m.
Fridays: 7:15-8:15 a.m.
The bookstore also will be open during various school and athletic events.
Shop and support Scecina
Earn money for Scecina while you shop at these businesses or online: Amazon, Marsh, Meijer, and Target. Visit www.scecina.org/rewards-programs for more information.
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March 15
2016-17 Registration fees due
No School
Deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads
Spring Musical:
Tarzan
7 p.m.
Gymnasium
March 19
Breakfast With Tarzan and Friends
9 a.m.
March 25
Good Friday
Regular dismissal time
No School
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